quantum

/kˈwɑntəm/

a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory

中文释义：量子；量子论中的量

Quantum mechanics revolutionized our understanding of atomic and subatomic particles.

量子力学彻底改变了我们对原子和亚原子粒子的理解。

A quantum of energy is the smallest amount that can be emitted or absorbed.

能量量子是可以发射或吸收的最小量。